Stakeholder-Groups Willingness to Counterpart-Fund Agricultural Extension Service in Osun State, Nigeria

摘要

Based on the concepts of social action, community development and group dynamics, review ofrnrelated literature, findings of a study conducted by Apantaku et al (2000) and the need to source forrnlocal people’s fund to service extension due to World Bank’s cessation of counterpart-funding ofrnextension in Nigeria, the study sought to: determine the willingness of farmers groups andrnorganizations, community–based associations, non-governmental organizations and religiousrnorganizations to counterpart-fund extension, determine the average amount they will be willing torndonate, investigate the relationship between their sizes and levels of income and willingness torncounterpart fund extension in Osun State. Using a combination of purposive and random sampling;rnquestionnaire, focus group interview and structured interview schedule; and Pearson ProductrnMoment Correlation, the study found that FOs, CBAs, NGOs and ROs are all willing to contributernsubstantially to counterpart-fund extension. No significant relationship existed between size of thernorganizations and their willingness. However, significant relationships existed between the level ofrnincome and willingness of the groups to fund extension. Recommendations made included the settingrnup of a committee or unit within Osun – State ADP to generate funds locally to sustain extension.rnRegular training for the organizations on effectiveness, efficiency, capacity building and membershiprndrive were also recommended.